Model Year | 2006 | 2017 | |
Model | Acura TL | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.2L V6 OHC-4v 258 hp@6200 233 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 112.6 in | -4.7 in |
Length | 189.3 in | 198.3 in | -9 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 78.9 in | -6.7 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 70.0 in | -13.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3580 lb. | 4890 lb. | -1310 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.1 gal. | 18.6 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 41.4 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 61.5 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 57.3 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 40.6 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 40.6 in | -3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 61.0 in | -5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.8 in | 56.8 in | -3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 39.5 in | -4.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.7 in | -40.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.3 in | -33.3 in |
Total Legroom | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | 113.4 in (over 3 rows) | -35.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.5 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -8.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.5 | 43.9 ft3 | -31.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.5 ft3 | 81.7 ft3 | -69.2 ft3 |
2006 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good for long trips. see full Acura TL review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable on long drives see full Acura TL review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable seats with extensive adjustment ability. see full Acura TL review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
many sporty like 4dr sedans lack backseat legroom. this one has enough to where you can seat 4 adults comfortably when going out to dinner, movies, etc. see full Acura TL review |
2006 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Cramped backseat see full Acura TL review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Again - not much to say bad. I just never sit in it. see full Acura TL review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Kind of cramped for taller persons. see full Acura TL review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Ford Explorer.